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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.82, 34.20 and 10.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.82, 34.20 and 10.77 is: 16.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.82 : 34.20 = 10.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.82/34.20 = 10.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.82x = 34.20 × 10.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.82x = 368.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368.11/22.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.13

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